Cecropia moth

Deciduous forests, suburban areas, and hardwood groves throughout North America.

Larvae eat leaves from various trees/shrubs (maple, birch, cherry). Adults have no mouthparts and do not eat.

Nocturnal; adults emerge in late spring to mate and lay eggs, living only about 7 to 10 days.

Harmless to humans; serves as a food source for bats and birds, and provides aesthetic value to the ecosystem.